Great Grandpa in Heaven

November 22, 2009

Merritt decided to “leave” this past Saturday at midnight. Leif had gone down to see him the week before and spent a very special few hours by his side, witnessing the priest do his last rights, and being with Keith whom he shares such a special relationship. Merritt was coherent enough to know that the whole family had come to be by his side. It truly was a special way to depart. And, we all know that he was happiest by Marjorie’s side – always always confessing his undying love of her – and he can now be at peace with her.

We celebrated his life with a dinner party at our house. All the uncles were there and Alex too. It was a fun evening and a reminder that even though M&M are gone, we are still family and still remain tight.

The funeral was Monday and he was buried next to Marjorie. When you ask Liam where his great grandpa is, he says “he’s in heaven” in the sweetest little voice.